Central Market
Central Market or Pasar Seni, is a great place to shop for Malaysian
arts and crafts, souvenirs, antique weaponry, antique jewellery,
songkets, batik fabric, wayang kulit (shadow puppets) and ceramics
There is an exciting range of 120 quaint shops featuring traditional
arts and crafts from gold embroidery to silverware, pottery, pewter,
batik, songket, Chinese painting, silk, Nyonya Baba antiques, keris,
kites, wood craft, carvings, souvenirs and many more.
The range of
products have evolved overtime to reflect more and more of the
Malaysian artisans' skills and traditions. Complementing the
leisurely, charming ambience of Central Market are portrait
painters. fortune tellers and palmists who will make your visit much
more memorable.
About Central Market
The history of Central Market goes back to 1888 when the location
where it stands was used as an open wet market. The current building
structure was constructed in 1930s. In 1980s, the property underwent
extensive renovation. However, the facade was untouched to retain
the old charm of the yesteryears.
Central
Market is a must-visit centre of culture, arts and handicrafts for
visitors and tourists. Its extensive mix of quaint, charming shops
selling all sorts of traditional craft and antiques make it a
natural draw on tourist and foreign dignitaries seeking a little
experience of the Malaysia heritage.
For more
information on, please contact:
Central Market Sdn Bhd
Jalan Hang Kasturi,
50050 Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2031 0339/9399
Fax : 03-2032 2399
Email: cm1888@streamyx.com
Web:
www.centralmarket-kl.com.my
Opening Hours: 11.00am - 10.00pm
Related Links:
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Kuala Lumpur City Gallery
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Thean Hou Temple Kuala Lumpur
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Malaysia Tourism Centre, MTC
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Visit Malaysia Year 2007
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Arts and Crafts Bazaar at National Art Gallery
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Sarawak Cultural Village
- Petrosains
KLCC (Science
Discovery Centre)
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Suria KLCC
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Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC
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Galeri Petronas @ KLCC
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KL Bird Park
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Kuala Lumpur Arts Market
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Penang Bridge,
Penang Ferry Service
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